The crash in Baltimore was at least the second in just over a month in which a container ship hit a major road bridge.
Tag: Accidents and Safety
Cat That Fell Into Toxic Chemicals Puts a City in Japan on Alert
The animal fell into a tank of chemicals at a plating factory in Fukuyama and then wandered off into the night.
Bangladesh Fire Kills at Least 44 in Shopping Mall
Officials said the multistory fire broke out just before 10 p.m. on Thursday. The blaze left dozens injured, many in critical condition.
Fire in Valencia, Spain, Leaves Residents Homeless After Panicked Escapes
A fire that killed at least 10 people left many refugees from Ukraine without homes and others scrambling to rebuild their lives.
Ship Crashes Into Bridge in China, Killing 5
Several vehicles plummeted from the crossing, part of which collapsed, in the southern city of Guangzhou, the authorities said.
Mali Gold Mine Collapse Kills Dozens, Ministry Says
The episode in the country’s southwest highlights the risks faced by miners working in environments with little to no safety measures.
China Building Fire That Killed 39 Was Caused by Construction Work
Nine people were also injured in the blaze, which officials said was a result of workers renovating a cold storage unit in violation of regulations.
Explosion at Thailand Fireworks Factory Kills at Least 20
The blast leveled the facility and was the second such deadly accident in the country since 2022. The police are investigating the cause.
Deadly Plane Crash in Nepal Caused by Pilot Error, Report Finds
One pilot changed the propeller angle instead of that of the wing flaps while trying to land a Yeti Airlines plane in January, a report said.
India Ignored Repeated Warnings Before Tunnel Trapped 41 Men
Environmentalists argued that a road project was destabilizing the fragile Himalayan landscape. The government maneuvered to continue it.